Gulf Coast
Uxmal Shore Excursion from Progreso
Docking at Progreso and want a Uxmal shore excursion Progreso plan? We arrange a private vehicle and local guide for Uxmal, timed from the pier and back with a buffer before all-aboard. Request a quote with your ship name, date and group size.
Excursion options
Uxmal is a Puuc-style city south of Mérida with ornate stone mosaics, the Pyramid of the Magician and the Governor's Palace. It is quieter than Chichén Itzá and the drive from the port is shorter, which leaves room for lunch.
Whether you search for Uxmal from Progreso cruise port or Progreso Uxmal excursion, the plan below is the same: a private vehicle and a guide for your group, with the day built around your ship's schedule.
- Uxmal with a local guide and lunch near the site
- Uxmal plus a stop at Kabah to see the Palace of the Masks
- Uxmal with a hacienda stop on the return
Timing: pier to pier
For a Uxmal shore excursion Progreso day, ships dock at Progreso roughly from 8:00 to 17:00, and the cruise pier is about 6 to 7 km long, so the first minutes of the day go to getting from the gangway to the meeting point.
For Uxmal, the drive is about 105 minutes each way, or about 3 hours 30 minutes on the road in total.
Sample itinerary
The itinerary is a starting point.
- 9:00 Meet your driver and guide at the pier meeting point, arranged in advance
- 10:45 Arrive at the first stop (about 1 hour 45 minutes of driving)
- 10:45 Guided visit of the Pyramid of the Magician and the Nunnery Quadrangle (about 120 minutes)
- 12:45 Lunch near the ruins (about 60 minutes)
- 13:45 Start the drive back to the port
- 15:30 Back at the pier, ahead of all-aboard
Prices
Prices for a Uxmal shore excursion Progreso are typical market ranges per person in USD for a private vehicle, driver and guide, and they fall as the group grows. The entrance fee is roughly MXN 500 to 600 per foreign adult (2026), generally paid on top of the tour price.
| Group size | Vehicle | Typical price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Sedan or SUV | about $140 to $180 per person |
| 4 people | SUV | about $85 to $105 per person |
| 6 people | Van | about $70 to $90 per person |
| 10 people | Van (up to about 10) | about $55 to $70 per person |
Back-to-ship guarantee
We do not offer a formal back-to-ship guarantee on any Uxmal shore excursion Progreso plan.
What to bring off the ship
- Your ship card and photo ID, as required by your cruise line
- Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Swimsuit and a towel if your stop has a swim
- Small cash in pesos for entrances, snacks and tips
- A refillable water bottle
- A light layer for air-conditioned vehicles
Other Progreso shore excursions
FAQs
How far is Uxmal from the Progreso cruise port?
It is about 115 km, about 105 minutes by road each way.
Will I be back before the ship leaves?
We plan the day with a buffer before all-aboard and agree a return time with you. We cannot promise a formal guarantee, so keep your ship's schedule in mind.
Where do we meet the driver?
We arrange a meeting point at the pier and confirm it before the day. Pickup can be arranged for the ship you are on.
How do I book?
Send a quote request through the contact form with your ship name, date, group size and all-aboard time.
Is Uxmal or Chichén Itzá better from Progreso?
Uxmal is closer and gives more breathing room before all-aboard, while Chichén Itzá is bigger and more famous.
Want this trip planned for you?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you are staying. We check availability with local guides and send back a price.